UV and sunbeds

This section is intended for public health specialists, operators and users of sunbeds and anyone interested in managing the risks of sunbed use. The main purpose is to provide links to resources which could assist them in their work. Suggestions for additional links can be emailed to info@emfservices.co.nz.

Since 2012, Public Health Units have visited commercial sunbed operators in New Zealand every six months to ensure that they are aware of the operating practices recommended in AS/NZS 2635:2008, and have materials and information available to help them follow these practices. Five reports on these visits are available:

Health Canada has guidelines for sunbed operators, which contains good background information about the tanning process and effects of UV exposure, and medications which can sensitise the skin to the effects of UV.